Missa Brevis by Mozart, Haydn, Fiorini, F., Sat 22 Jun 2024, From (2024/2024), Conductor Gabriel Hollander, Théâtre Royal des Galeries, Brussels, Belgium

Nowadays, performing sacred music on a stage often means tackling a grandiose oratorio such as Verdi's Requiem, Beethoven's Missa Solemnis or Dvořák's Stabat Mater, bringing together impressive forces. In contrast, this concert focuses on rather intimate oratorios, both in terms of length and the number of performers, offering more of a chamber music atmosphere. These short masses were very popular in the second half of the 18th century. Three of these, written by Mozart and Haydn around 1770, are presented here. The fourth work on the programme, a new composition by Fabian Fiorini, lends a contemporary touch to this highly condensed, emotionally charged form. In short, this concert invites music lovers from all backgrounds to spiritual reflection, aesthetic appreciation and a deeper connection to the timeless tradition of sacred music.